Which 5-carbon intermediate of the citric acid cycle is converted to a 4-carbon molecule with the release of carbon dioxide?
A) fumarase
B) α-ketoglutarate
C) succinate
D) isocitrate

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α-Ketoglutarate is a 5-carbon intermediate in the citric acid cycle that is converted to the 4-carbon molecule succinyl-CoA, with the release of carbon dioxide.

Which 5-Carbon Intermediate of the Citric Acid Cycle Is Converted